PM House meet-up: Baloch insurgent groups in dialogue with govt
Dr Abdul Malik informs PM about development projects and security situation in the province
Dr Abdul Malik informs PM about development projects and security situation in the province. PHOTO: ONLINE
ISLAMABAD:
Almost all major Baloch insurgent groups, except Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) chief Nawabzada Harbyar Marri, have opened negotiations with the stakeholders in Balochistan, The Express Tribune has learnt.
According to sources privy to the development, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was informed about the latest situation of the talks between various factions of Baloch rebels and the local stakeholders, including the provincial government.
According to PM House, Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch along with his National Party (NP) head Hasil Bizenjo called on Premier Nawaz on Tuesday.
Read: Dr Baloch renews talks offer to insurgents
The chief minister briefed the prime minister about the development projects and security situation in the province, the official statement said.
The sources said that PM Nawaz was informed that except BLA chief almost all the major factions have come to the negotiating table and law and order situation of the province has improved.
Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) chief Dr Allah Nazar, they said, has fled the country and most probably is stationed in Afghanistan.
The NP senior leadership, including Dr Malik Baloch, approached the BLF factions and succeeded in convincing a majority of their affiliated groups to lay down arms.
The sources added that Brahamdagh Bugti is also in talks with the government and hopefully he would give a positive response to the authorities.
The chief minister also briefed PM Nawaz about efforts of PML-N leaders, including Sanaullah Zehri, who met the Khan of Kalat to try to persuade him to return to the country.
Read: Insurgency in Balochistan: 49 militants surrender
According to the official communiqué the prime minister said that his government gives priority to Balochistan as the province will have central role in the future development of Pakistan.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 5th, 2015.
Almost all major Baloch insurgent groups, except Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) chief Nawabzada Harbyar Marri, have opened negotiations with the stakeholders in Balochistan, The Express Tribune has learnt.
According to sources privy to the development, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was informed about the latest situation of the talks between various factions of Baloch rebels and the local stakeholders, including the provincial government.
According to PM House, Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch along with his National Party (NP) head Hasil Bizenjo called on Premier Nawaz on Tuesday.
Read: Dr Baloch renews talks offer to insurgents
The chief minister briefed the prime minister about the development projects and security situation in the province, the official statement said.
The sources said that PM Nawaz was informed that except BLA chief almost all the major factions have come to the negotiating table and law and order situation of the province has improved.
Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) chief Dr Allah Nazar, they said, has fled the country and most probably is stationed in Afghanistan.
The NP senior leadership, including Dr Malik Baloch, approached the BLF factions and succeeded in convincing a majority of their affiliated groups to lay down arms.
The sources added that Brahamdagh Bugti is also in talks with the government and hopefully he would give a positive response to the authorities.
The chief minister also briefed PM Nawaz about efforts of PML-N leaders, including Sanaullah Zehri, who met the Khan of Kalat to try to persuade him to return to the country.
Read: Insurgency in Balochistan: 49 militants surrender
According to the official communiqué the prime minister said that his government gives priority to Balochistan as the province will have central role in the future development of Pakistan.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 5th, 2015.